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Ham Nation: TBD

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Post date January 28, 2026

Ham Nation: TBD

Stick around for fresh Short Shots with Gordon West, new Amateur Radio Newsline with Don and Amanda has collected new Ham-It, Can-it, What-Am-It?

Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! https://hamnation.icomamerica.com/ New LINK!

ICOM Announced the IC-73000MK2 & ID-5200! https://www.youtube.com/live/sLkAw9aTVow

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DIY 40 meter Dipole from TinkerCad lets build it!

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Post date January 27, 2026

DIY 40 meter Dipole from TinkerCad lets build it!

In this video I build the Dipole that we designed and printed from TinkerCad.
This video is a little long but I didn’t want to leave much out for the new Hams that may have never built an antenna! I will list parts below that I used
The first video on the design, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_9-txQ-XNs
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EFHW vs OCF (Short #130)

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Post date January 27, 2026

EFHW vs OCF (Short #130)

@pache2112 wants to know which antenna would be better for their setup, and End-Fed Half-Wave or an Off-Centerfed? What is the difference between these two antennas?

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Chirp Programming Success: Fast Download & Setup! #shorts

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Post date January 27, 2026

Chirp Programming Success: Fast Download & Setup! #shorts

Software fixed and back in Chirp. Downloading and agreeing to instructions. Programming is happening and Chirp is happy. Plus, it’s pretty fast!

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Elon Musk Activates Starlink Over Iran Internet Blackout

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Post date January 26, 2026

Elon Musk Activates Starlink Over Iran Internet Blackout

🚨 Iran’s Internet Blackout: How Activists Are Smuggling Starlink Terminals to Fight Censorship in 2026! 🚨
Dive deep into the heart of Iran’s escalating internet shutdown amid widespread protests—where the government has cut off access to the world wide web, silencing voices and stifling dissent. But hope persists: For years, brave Iranian activists have been secretly smuggling SpaceX’s Starlink satellite dishes across borders, turning hidden "pirate manors" into underground communication hubs. Discover the daring smuggling routes, the tech hacks to evade detection, and real stories of how these portable antennas are beaming uncensored internet to families, journalists, and revolutionaries.
From Elon Musk’s surprise fee waiver for Starlink in Iran to the cat-and-mouse game with Russian interference tech, this video uncovers the high-stakes battle for digital freedom.

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And I’m Back! – Ham Nuggets Live Season 7 Episode 4

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Post date January 26, 2026

And I'm Back! - Ham Nuggets Live Season 7 Episode 4

Fresh Back from Quartzfest in beautiful Quartzsite, AZ… and I bathed for the stream too!

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How to Hunt National Weather Balloons With Ham Radio

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Post date January 26, 2026

How to Hunt National Weather Balloons With Ham Radio

Join ham radio operator Joe as he reveals the exciting hobby of hunting National Weather Service weather balloons (radiosondes) launched twice daily to over 100,000 feet. Using affordable gear like an RTL-SDR dongle, Raspberry Pi, and SondeHub.org for live telemetry tracking, discover how to decode GPS coordinates in real time and turn it into a high-tech geocaching-style chase — or even use direction finding for classic fox-hunting fun. Learn the setup, get recovery tips, and check out the K5RWK Balloonatics Society for upcoming launches and full instructions at k5rwk.org/balloons!

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Should You Buy A Cyberdeck? uConsole, Carbon Computers, Hackberry

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Post date January 26, 2026

Should You Buy A Cyberdeck? uConsole, Carbon Computers, Hackberry

A handheld portable computer or Cyber Deck is not for everyone. Sure they are very cool looking and can do certain tasks very well. Which one would be right for you? Join on the HRCC Saturday Afterchat for more discussions like this!

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FT8 Until It Dies! ⚡ IC-705 Battery Torture Test

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Post date January 26, 2026

FT8 Until It Dies! ⚡ IC-705 Battery Torture Test

How tough is the ICOM IC-705’s internal battery really? How Long Can the IC-705 Really Last on FT8?

In this video, I unplugged everything and ran a full FT8 battery torture test — continuous 15-second TX/RX cycles until the radio shut itself off. No external packs, no wall power, no mercy.

We’ll find out:
• How long the BP-272 battery really lasts
• What happens to transmit power and voltage as it drains
• How the IC-705 handles FT8 at 5 watts continuous
• Will it POTA?

Spoiler: it didn’t last forever… but it lasted longer than I expected.

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I Saved This Vintage Ham Radio From Certain Death!

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Post date January 26, 2026

I Saved This Vintage Ham Radio From Certain Death!

It was just sitting there. All alone. Neglected. Destined for the landfill. I didn’t know if it worked. The price was right. I don’t really have any plans on actually using it. It reminded me of a radio my dad used to have. I just thought it would look cool on my shelf. So I took the gamble and plopped my hard earned cash on the table and took this baby home with me.
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